Dietitian - Bariatric
US-IA-Fort Dodge
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Req #: 173814
Type: As Needed
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinics Dietitian PRN Hours Fort Dodge, IA Responsibilities: Patient Care * Assess nutrition status of patient and, based on this evaluation, plans, implements and evaluates appropriate cost-effective nutrition care of clients. * Perform RMR, interpret results and modify recommendations. * Maintain ongoing communication with the patient's referring physician and other health care providers to ensure continuity of care. * Develop and implement an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription and self-management training. * Assist patients in developing realistic, long-term health goals and goal-directed behaviors. * Maintain accurate records of appointments for scheduling and billing. * Provide appropriate documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record. * * Patient Education * Weight management counseling and assessment. * Food record review and nutritional assistance. * Teach informational classes. * Help coordinate the bariatric support group classes. * Provide nutrition education counseling utilizing techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Program Management * Maintain current on diet fads and dangers, mental health assessment, work with counselor and physician to coordinate care. * Manage HEAL program. * Work with CDE's for current diabetes self-management education. * Maintain a high level of competence while applying current research information and methods into nutrition care of clients. * Identify opportunities to increase patient, physician and community awareness of outpatient nutrition services. * Prepare and deliver community nutrition education programs as assigned. * Assist in developing and revising patient education materials, forms and protocols. * Participate in planning and developing nutrition-related policies, procedures and goals. * Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office. Qualifications: Education: * Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in foods, human nutrition, or dietetics; food service management; or Institution Management. * Successful completion of a postgraduate or equivalent dietetic program that fulfills requirements for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Experience: Must be an experienced and comfortable public speaker. * One year experience as a clinical dietitian preferred. * Experience as an outpatient dietitian preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): * Must maintain licensure as a Licensed Dietitian in the State of Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin. * Must maintain registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. * BLS * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Mandatory Reporter certification.
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